June, July & August, 2008

Spring and summer must be around the corner...

For the sixteenth consecutive summer, the streets of downtown Ripon will be filled with the sound of music when the Village Green Concert Series returns. This year's series will allow you to enjoy a greater variety of music than ever before.

June, July & August, 2008 - Historic Downtown Ripon - Friday Evenings 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.(Rain or Shine)
Tentative Performance Schedule:
June 6 - T.B.A. Sponsor: Available
June 13 - Andy's Automatics (Country) - Sponsor: Available
June 20 - Reverend Raven (Blues) - Sponsor: Available
June 27 - Vic Ferrari (Rock) - Sponsor: Available
July 4 - Blueheels (Country) - Sponsor: Available
July 18 - The Britins (Beatles Tribute Band) - Sponsor: Available
July 25 - I Drank With Frank (Rock) - Sponsor: Available
August 1 - Dave Steffen (Blues) - Sponsor: Available
August 8 - Bent with Jason Mansmith (Rock) & Open Mic Night - Sponsor: Available
August 15 - Whiskey River (Country) - Sponsor: Available
August 22 - Tuba Dan (Polka) - Sponsor: M&I Bank
August 29 - T.B.A. (Alternative) - Sponsor: S.M.A.C. (Ripon College Student Media & Activity Committee)

FROM THE MAIN STREET WEBSITE:
"Main Street has scheduled a diverse group of entertainers encompassing a wide range of musical styles," noted Craig Tebon, Ripon's Downtown Manager. "We tried to select bands that would appeal to a variety of people." The entertainment scheduled will encompass musical styles ranging from the honky-tonk sound of Andy's Automatics, classic country by Whisky River, polkas by the Tuba Dan Band, scorching hot blues by Reverend Raven and Dave Steffen, and a variety of rock by I Drank With Frank, The Britins, Vic Ferrari and more. The concerts run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and take place on The Village Green located at the corner of Watson and Seward Street in downtown Ripon. Participants are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on. The series runs June through August, with the exception of Riponfest weekend, July 11-13. A special Thank You goes out to the local businesses that sponsor the music series. Let them know you appreciate the financial commitment they have made to our community. We are grateful to have their support, because there would not be a concert series without their financial assistance. Ripon Main Street, Inc. invites you to enjoy an evening of entertainment in historic downtown Ripon and discover what makes our community so special.